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RC#: 19-072 Status: Posted 30 July 18 ​ Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Clarify measurement between pairs of cones in Oxer Rule #: ANNEX 8 Current Wording ANNEX 8 Oxer in Cones course 8.1 An oxer will be composed of 2 pairs of cones in a straight line. The distance between the first set of cones Read more

RC#: 19-070 Status: Posted 30 July 18, Exceptions proposed by CDC and DDC ​ Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Condense General Impression Rule #: CD 955 Current Wording Article 955 General Impression 955.1 Principle There are five boxes at the end of the Judges Score Sheets for marks on General Impression observed by the judges throughout Read more

RC#: 19-069 Status: Posted 30 July 18 ​ Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitution During Event (linked to FEI RPC on article 935.5.3) Rule #: CD 946 Current Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during an Event 2.1 Substitution of Horses or Athletes during a Competition is not permitted. The penalty will be Disqualification. New Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during Read more

RC#: 19-067 Status: Posted 30 July 18 ​ Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitute Horse Cones Competition Rule #: CD 935.5.3 Current Wording: 935.5 In-Harness Inspection before Cones 5.1 The In-Harness Inspection must be carried out before any horse starts Cones, only when Cones follow Marathon. It must be performed by an Inspecting Committee consisting of Read more

RC#: 19-065 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Strengthen Prohibition on Athletes Altering a Course Rule #: PD-235.2 Current Wording: 235.2 While walking the course, drivers must not alter, adjust, or in any way move an obstacle, or any part thereof. Should a competitor have Read more

RC#: 19-061 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Whip Must Be Carried Rule #: PD-207.2 Current Wording: 207.2 A whip should be carried in hand at all times while driving. A driver not in compliance may be eliminated or disqualified. New Wording: 207.2 A whip Read more

RC#: 19-060 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Use of Course After Competition Rule #: PD-236.2 Current Wording: 236.2 Unless expressly permitted by the Organizer, driving, leading, or riding horses on any course used for competition at any time prior to or after the competition Read more

RC#: 19-054 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Unnecessary Instruction Rule #: PD-239.3 Current Wording: 239.3 Care should be taken when numbers are placed to ensure that the numbers do not protrude inside the markers where they might be disturbed without hitting the obstacle Read more

RC#: 19-053 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Markers” with “Cones” Rule #: PD-239.2 Current Wording: 239.2 On markers with perpendicular sides, adjustment for the widest part of the vehicle at the highest part of the marker may be made. New Wording: 239.2 On Read more

RC#: 19-052 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizer Invokes Time Limit Rule #: PD-205.2 Current Wording: 205.2 The driver must be prepared to enter the ring or obstacle course area when his/her class is called. After a reasonable wait, management may announce that a Read more

RC#: 19-049 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Clarify final placings determination Rule #: PD-204.3 Current Wording: 204.3 Management has the option to have final placings determined by working off the leaders of each section or by awarding duplicate ribbons and/or trophies for each section as Read more

RC#: 19-048 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizers May Tailor Events Rule #: PD-202 Current Wording: 202 Name of Class If show management wishes to offer a class described in the ADS Rulebook, the class must be conducted as stated. If management wishes to Read more

RC#: 19-047 Status: Posted 15 Jun18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Management” with “Organizer” Rule #: GR-2.5 Current Wording: 2.5 The term “management” used herein refers to the person(s) responsible for organizing and running the competition New Wording: 2.5 The term “organizer” used herein refers to the Read more

THIS RULE HAS BEEN PASSED BY THE BOD AND GOES INTO EFFECT 1Jan2019. 15Nov17 BOD did not approve , Feb2018 BOD passed this as modified below New Wording: 2.2 Athletes and Grooms must wear securely fastened Protective Headgear [add: and Protective Vests] [delete: a back protector] in the Marathon [add: or any competition that includes marathon-type obstacles] that is in Read more

RC#: 19-041 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19 July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Replace “drivers with disabilities” with “Para Athletes” Rule #: CD-943.2 Current Wording: 943.2 2.7 No person may be tied to the Carriage in any way during the Competitions. An Athlete may be secured by rope, webbing Read more

RC#: 19-037 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR Disabilities Notice Required Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: 1.8 Disabilities – Prior to the arrival at the show grounds, competitors are encouraged to advise management of any specific accommodations which may not be accounted for in these Read more